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2002 MG EX257

2002 MG EX257

2002 MG EX257

The MG Lola EX257, designed and built by Lola Cars International, has been modified during the winter period with a focus on reliability and serviceability. 2001 provided a vital platform from which to learn. It is powered by the MG XPOWER 2-litre, four-cylinder turbo unit developed by racing engine specialists Advanced Engine Research (AER).

Two EX257s have been entered into LMP675 class of both the 2001 & 2002 24 Heures De Mans. While they held a wicked pace, sometimes faster then the larger LMP900 class, both cars failed due to reliability problems.

In Detail

submitted by Richard Owen
engine AER-Designed MG XP20 Turbocharged Inline-4
position Mid Engine
aspiration Turbocharged
displacement 2000 cc / 122.0 in³
power 335.6 kw / 450 bhp
specific output 225.0 bhp per litre
bhp/weight 666.67 bhp per tonne
body / frame Carbon Fibre
driven wheels RWD
wheel type Forged Magnesium
front tires 27/65 x 18
rear tires 31/71 x 18
front brakes Carbon Fibre Discs
f brake size x 355 mm / x 14.0 in
rear brakes Carbon Fibre Discs
r brake size x 355 mm / x 14.0 in
front wheels F 45.7 x 27.9 cm / 18 x 11 in
rear wheels R 45.7 x 33.0 cm / 18 x 13 in
steering Unassited Rack & Pinion
f suspension Wishbones
r suspension Wishbones
curb weight 675 kg / 1488 lbs
front track 1750 mm / 68.9 in
rear track 1600 mm / 63.0 in
length 4590 mm / 180.7 in
width 1990 mm / 78.3 in
height 2700 mm / 106.3 in
transmission 6-Speed Sequential
gear ratios :1